Weapons

KnuckledustersStrap these to your mitts to make your punches more lethal. A few knocks on the gourd with some knuckledusters and you'll win any fight. Just make sure you block in between punches to avoid taking too much damage yourself.

ShivIt's set in a prison, so of course the shiv is going to come into play. The shiv is basically a makeshift knife, but it is especially useful in hand-to-hand combat scenarios. Block, then slice, then block again. Repeat until your victim is cut to ribbons.

ScalpelThis works a lot like the shiv, except it's a little more stylish. They know you mean business when you come at 'em with a scalpel.

ScrewdriverJust like the two weapons listed above, except it can tighten screws in addition to making necks bleed. Well, in theory it can, but you won't use it as such in the game.

ClubAnother melee combat weapon, the club is a bludgeoning tool that can incapacitate targets with a couple of whacks. Make sure you're in close, and swing for the fences.

ShotgunAs in most video games, the shotgun is a pretty sweet weapon. It's most effective at close range, and can cause one-shot kills if used properly. It holds eight shots at a time, and is one of the quickest reloading shotguns we've ever seen in a game. Ammo is plentiful, so don't be bashful about blasting away.

Tranq GunThe tranq gun is a slow-loading weapon designed to stun targets. Make sure you aim well, as the charge is small (although it can travel some distance). Once you stun something, be sure to stomp on the fallen body to kill it.

Assault RifleFor most of the game, you will be unable to pick these up, simply because they are DNA-encoded to specific soldier, and cannot be used by just anyone. When you do get a chance to use it, it is quite an effective weapon.... and ammo is everywhere, so don't be bashful about unloading clips. If you're having problems picking people off from distance, pause and let yourself heal, then charge your target whil firing to make quick work (this should only be done against single targets).

Prototype RifleOh sweet, sweet carnage. This rapid-fire weapon issues a vicious delivery of horizontal rain, and it chews through clips like Takeru Kobayashi chews through hot dogs. Unlike Mr. Kobayashi, it doesn't have to dip the bullets in water first.

GrenadeThese potato mashers come into play late in the game, and are especially useful for dropping large enemies or clearing out multiple, swarming baddies. The longer you hold the weapon button, the harder the throw. Make sure you anticipate where your enemy is going to be, because after the throw, there is a moment pause before the explosion occurs.

Mini-GunWhat's always the best weapon in any game? If you guessed mini-gun, you guessed right. This one is no exception. With unlimited ammo, the mini-gun will pretty much mow anything and everything it's pointed at. Get one off of fallen mech suits, and have a ball!